Activity Programme in Edinburgh

We offer students in Edinburgh the option of joining our activity and excursion programme. The full activity and excursion programme runs during the first two weeks of the Edinburgh Festival from Monday 03 August to Friday 14 August. After 14 August, excursions will be available on an optional basis and can be paid for at the school.

 

No, you can if you wish, arrange your own actvities in Edinburgh. During the Edinburgh Festival period there is plenty to do and see!

 

Yes, but it is a fixed price, and if you fail to take part on some actvities there is no refund.

 

We include all trips and admission to the places listed on the programme, except admission into the Palace of Holyrood House and a ticket to take part, if you dare, on The Ghost Walk! 

 

Yes, tickets for the Edinburgh Tattoo are included.

 

 

MONDAY 03 August   09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS take place at St Thomas of Aquin's High School in Chalmers Street EH3 9ES. This is situated off Lauriston Place. It is about a 15-20 minute walk from the middle of Princes Street or catch the number 27 bus from Hanover Street (runs every 10 minutes) and get off at The Chalmers Hospital on Lauriston Place. Afternoon Activity: BUS TOUR OF EDINBURGH After the tour our leaders will help you with any information you need regarding bus services and suggest some nice places to meet for a drink as well as information on the famous EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL   TUESDAY 04 August   09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS Afternoon Activity: VISIT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT OLD & NEW AND HOLYROOD PARK. Optional visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, originally a monastery founded in 1128. (Admission into the palace is not included). Optional walk up Arthur’s Seat 251m. above Edinburgh. You will need good shoes! Evening activity: 20:30 OPTIONAL VISIT TO SOME LOCAL PUBS, some with live folk music. Meet at The White Hart Inn, Grassmarket EH1 2HS The Gig Guide - Live Music in Edinburgh   WEDNESDAY 05 August   09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS Afternoon Activity: Visit to EDINBURGH CASTLE an ancient stronghold which dominates the sky-line of the city of Edinburgh from its position atop Castle Rock Evening Activity: OPTIONAL GHOST WALK details to be advised THURSDAY 06 August   09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS Afternoon Activity: Bus and boat tour to INCHCOLM ISLAND ‘The Iona of the East’. Inchcolm is an historic Island with a 12th century Abbey and has a significant place in Scottish history and lore   FRIDAY 07 August   09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS Afternoon Activity: Visit to DEAN VILLAGE AND THE GALLERY OF MODERN ART. Dean (deep valley) village to the north west of Edinburgh was known as the ‘Water of Leith Village’ and was a successful grain hamlet for 800 year 20:00 – 22:00 CEILIDH – SCOTTISH DANCING Prepare yourself for a Highland Fling!   SATURDAY 08 August 09:40 Meet at the entrance to Waverly Station, Waverly Bridge for a Full day EXCURSION BY TRAIN TO GLASGOW the largest city of Scotland and the most populous in the UK. It is situated on the River Clyde in the west central lowlands. A person from Glasgow is called a Glaswegian.   SUNDAY 09 August Depart from Crichton Street for an EXCURSION TO LOCH LOMOND the largest surface area of fresh water loch in the UK. It is 39km long, 8km wide and 180m at its deepest point   MONDAY 10 August   09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS Afternoon Activity: THE NEW TOWN AND THE GEORGIAN HOUSE an elegant 18th century Georgian Town house typical of Edinburgh’s New Town.   TUESDAY 11 August   09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS Afternoon Activity: The ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN founded in 1670 as a physic garden to grow medicinal plants. Evening Activity: 19:30 OPTIONAL VISIT TO SOME LOCAL PUBS, some with live folk music. Meet outside George IV Bridge.   WEDNESDAY 12 August   09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS Afternoon Activity: THE MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND Chambers Street. The museum is dedicated to the history, people and culture of Scotland   Evening activity: EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO AT EDINBURGH CASTLEThe Tattoo celebrates over 50 years of music and spectacle set against the famous backdrop of Edinburgh Castle   THURSDAY 13 August     09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS Afternoon Activity: Excursion to ST. ANDREWS a town and former Royal Burgh on the east coast of Fife named after Saint Andrew the Apostle   FRIDAY 14 August   09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30 LESSONS PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES Afternoon Activity: Visit to the ROMAN VILLAGE OF CRAMOND in the north west corner of Edinburgh situated on the east bank of the River Almond where it enters the Firth of Forth forming a natural harbour 20:00 – 22:00 CEILIDH – SCOTTISH DANCING Are you ready for ‘The Dashing White Sergeant’ and ‘The Flying Scotsman?’ After Friday 14 August     We no longer offer a fixed programme, however students will have the opportunity of taking part on excursions by purchasing tickets at the school. This programme is correct as of 10 April 2009, however we may need to make some minor organisational changes.

 

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